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France of the Eve of the Revolution (Rural Life)

France of the Eve of the Revolution (Rural Life). reflection of the oral tradition of peasantry Reflects that hunger was a constant threat Witchcraft and superstition were part of daily life (not so impacted by the Age of Reason). Urban Life.

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France of the Eve of the Revolution (Rural Life)

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  1. France of the Eve of the Revolution (Rural Life) • reflection of the oral tradition of peasantry • Reflects that hunger was a constant threat • Witchcraft and superstition were part of daily life (not so impacted by the Age of Reason)

  2. Urban Life • Cities were typically unhealthy with high mortality rates • Urban areas dominated by wealthy merchants • While very different, urban centres relied on rural areas

  3. During the 1780s • Peasants had poor grain crops • Urban areas faced increasing food prices • In turn increased hunger • Bankruptcy loomed (in part for supporting the 13 Colonies in the American Revolution) • Reflects shared challenges and the basic drive to survive

  4. The French Revolution

  5. Long-term Causes a) Ancien Regime (the structure of French society - Estate System) b) Royal Government (weak leader in Louis XVl, unpopular Queen Marie Antoinette) c) Taxation d) The Enlightenment (ideas of the Age of Reason)

  6. (a) Ancien Regime THE ESTATES -First Estate : The Clergy -Second Estate: The Nobility -Third Estate: Everyone Else

  7. (b) Weak Leaders • Very unpopular • Incompetent • Over-spending • See reading

  8. (c ) Taxation See video clip See video clip

  9. (d) Enlightenment/Salons • These were places where all people were welcome to discuss political issues openly and comfortably • Women played a large role in the salons and this way were assistants to the revolution • This is where people were able to find such people as Voltaire and many others • The first encyclopedia ever was made among these salons

  10. Short Term Causes • Foreign Policy (7 Years War / 1756-63) • American Revolution (1776 - 83) • Financial Crisis (deficit) • Poor harvests • Food shortages

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